Fitness device for lower body

Abstract

An exercise device includes a body with through holes for inserting a user's toes, a partially threaded rod, and a dowel; a weight mounted on the rod and dowel; and a threaded nut fastened to the rod. An exercise method includes gripping the device with a user's toes and actuating a joint on the leg with the device installed. The method exercises the user's lower body, including the fine musculature of the feet and toes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a body having a plurality of through holes formed therein, a threaded rod extending from the body, perpendicular to the plurality of through holes, and a dowel extending from the body parallel to the threaded rod, wherein the body, the threaded rod, and the dowel are monolithically formed; and   a threaded nut, threadedly mated to the threaded rod.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a weight having a bore therethrough configured to accommodate the threaded rod.   
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the weight has a recess formed therein operative to accommodate the dowel. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the body has a rectangular prismatic configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the threaded rod further comprises a non-threaded portion proximal to the body. 
     
     
         6 . A method of exercise, comprising:
 gripping the exercise device of  claim 1  with at least one toe; and   performing a movement engaging at least one joint selected from the group consisting of: a toe joint, an ankle joint, a knee joint, a hip joint, and any combination thereof.